The government had announced a plan to develop 100 smart cities to provide better amenities in urban areas. The 100 smart cities will include all state capitals and union territories. It will also comprise 44 cities in the population range of 1-4 million people, nine satellite cities with a population of 4 million or more, 10 cities that are of religious and tourist importance and 20 cities in the 0.5 to 1 million population range. Here are the five main elements of the proposed smart cities identified by the Urban Development Ministry: 1. In terms of infrastructure, the smart cities should have 24x7 availability of high quality utility services like water and power. 2. A robust transport system that emphasizes on public transport is also a key element. 3. In social infrastructure, the cities should provide opportunities for jobs and livelihoods for its inhabitants. 4. The smart cities should also have proper facilities for entertainment and the safety and security of the people. State-of-the-art health and education facilities are also a must. 5. The smart cities should minimize waste by increasing energy efficiency and reducing water conservation. Proper recycling of waste materials must be done in such cities.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 14:30:57 +0000
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